One of the top things to do when visiting the Waitakere Ranges is a visit to the famous black sand Piha Beach. While walking the beach and taking in the views from down below is an incredible experience, why not also enjoy the view from above? The Tasman Lookout Track is a short pathway on …
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Do you want to visit deepest fresh water spring on the North Island of New Zealand that pumps out four million (!) liters of water per hour? Well, Hamurana Springs is where you will want to go to see it for yourself. The Hamurana Springs Reserve is home to a 30 minute walking trail that …
The Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest in on the North Island of New Zealand is home to some of the best Rotorua walks in the region. One in particular that stands out among the rest is the Pohaturoa Rotorua Redwoods Walk. Also known as the Yellow Trail, this Rotorua walk will take you all along the Redwoods …
The mountains around Wanaka offer some of the best hiking opportunities in all of New Zealand. While you have some tougher climbs out there like Roys Peak and Isthmus Peak, one hike that nearly everyone can take part of is the Mount Iron Track. From the top of Mount Iron, you will be able to …
One of the most unique hikes I took part of in New Zealand was the one on the Lake Marian Track through Fiordland National Park. Climbing through the forest, over rocks, and up towards one of the most scenic lakes in New Zealand was an incredible experience to take part of. This guide will walk …
Are you interesting in hiking one of New Zealand’s most famous trails but just do not have the time to complete the entire route? This guide will go over a Routeburn Track day hike from the Routeburn Shelter to the Routeburn Falls Hut, and then back to the Shelter at day’s end. It is the …
While many visitors to the Waitakere Ranges focus in on Kitekite Falls and Piha Beach, not too far away are some great additions or alternatives in the area – Karekare Falls and Karekare Beach. So if you are looking to see some of the natural beauty of the ranges and enjoy some beach time, then …
Not to be confused with the famous Rainbow Mountain in Peru, the Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve is located right outside the city of Rotorua on the North Island of New Zealand. Here you will be able to take part of a fantastic hike up Rainbow Mountain and enjoy the beautiful landscape along the way and …
Mount Cook National Park on the South Island of New Zealand is home to some of the best hiking trails in the entire country. This guide will go over each of the Mt Cook Hikes to give you a better idea of what types of trails are offered in the area. There is everything from …
Mount Cook National Park is full of different types of hiking trails all throughout the area. If you are looking for one that combines lakes, glaciers, and plenty of viewpoints then the combination of the Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier View Track and Tasman Lake Track is for you. While technically two separate tracks, the …